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Thanks a lot for doing this session.
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Hi, I am Indian female, with 20 years of experience in telecom domain, worked in varied technical and management roles, scored 710 in GMAT, could you please tell me which colleges would be suitable for me? Also more inputs on the application process, and relevant preparation strategy please.
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Indian Male, 35 yrs, GMAT - 620, 10+ yrs of work experience in Product Management - Automotive Industry, Had multiple promotions, Shown leadership skills by forming and leading cross-functional teams, increased the effectiveness of Go to market technique, and few other accolades. Extracurriculars - Long-distance running and Tennis (not participated in any competition though). Targeting IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow and Warwick. What are the chances for my admit in any of these colleges?
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You work experience is on the high end, but GMAT is on the very low end.
if you want a straight and honest answer - I think your chances aren’t so good. and I would try to raise the GMAT a bit..
SORRY :) Obviously, there is a chance, and with amazing apps, you might get admitted, but I strongly suggest trying to improve the GMAT
GOOD LUCK!
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naven, Please wait, your question will be answered

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Hello,

Enginner, Indian, Male with graduation from an NIT with 6.6 GPA, lot of extra curriculars.
Age: 27

Working in project management roles for 6 years.
Started as Jr. Project manager role to now working as PM, managing a team of 200(including sub contractor employees).
Organisation is B2B type, mid sized, German Mechanical MNC, in Industrial automation.
PMP certified.

Work exp. Include components such as. -High-level meetings and responsibility of P&L, and customer engagement.
-Teams and partners from around the globe adding global perspective.
-360 degree understanding and ability to optimize processes of mid sized organisation functioning.
Post MBA goal to work in a senior role in Operations or Program Management, General Management.
Looking to pursue MBA from top 50 BSchools in the world.
Expecting 700+ in GMAT. Was actually looking for FALL 2022 MBA, feel it's already late now.

Kindly advice suitable strategy, interms of B Schools, Location, anything to be improved upon further on my profile.

Thankyou in advance.

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Hi, I am Indian female, with 20 years of experience in telecom domain, worked in varied technical and management roles, scored 710 in GMAT, could you please tell me which colleges would be suitable for me? Also more inputs on the application process, and relevant preparation strategy please.
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Hi aparnaramesh
1. I suggest you look at the list here https://www.aringo.com/mba-over-30/ you will find the list of relevant universities that offer a full time MBA for senior candidates

2. After you have done some reading and thinking - let’s schedule a call to discuss your options! send me your CV to shimriw@ARINGO.com and schedule a meeting through my calendar link: https://calendly.com/shimriw

Talk soon!
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Nationality: Indian
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Age: 24
Intake: Fall’23

Education Background: Electronics and Communication Engineering with a CGPA of 8.1/10

Professional Background: Currently working as a Strategy Manager at a leading product based manufacturing company. Work involves Strategy development and Strategy Consulting to the CXO’s. Two role based promotions in 2 years, considering my performance. Started out as a Supply Chain intern in my pre-final year of bachelor’s, earned a full-time position of Project Management Specialist, then IT Product Manager followed by a promotion as Strategy Manager. (Massive reorganization helped me here)

Though my academic background was into engineering, I had been working in the fields of Supply Chain, Project/Product Management and Strategy.

GMAT: Attempt 1- 700 (Q51, V35, IR 3, AWA 4)
Attempt 2 - 760 (Q50, V44, IR 1) I blew up the AWA and IR which was the first part of my GMAT order. Due to technical jitters, lags and various issues such as the proctor not able to launch the exam for an hour etc, I lost focus and messed up with the initial sections.

EC’s - Student Head at a technical student organization during my UG
UN Volunteer Assignments ( Preventing Human Trafficking in Cameroon, Raising education funds for underprivileged girls in Kenya)

Post-MBA goal - Continue in the same domain of (Strategy) Consulting at MBB or the Big 4.

B-Schools: T15-T25 with good scholarship Considering the fact that I would have 3 years of experience while applying in R1 next year - Do I have a fair shot at the T15-T25 with a scholarship? I strongly believe that I have a quality work experience which could position my 3 year WE (Or maybe not - open to an opinion)
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Nationality: Indian - B-Schools: T15-T25 with good scholarship
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Naven hi,
you have a very good profile!
Academics sound great, professional career sounds great, and ECs sound amazing
Sorry about the IR / AWA. usually, schools look for 4+ in these but I have seen b-schools sometimes ignore this (just don’t forget to explain in the optional essay what happened!)
I see no reason why u don’t make it into a top 15-25 school next year with decent scholarship money...
if interested in support, I suggest we chat around May? which will give us plenty of time for some R1 kick-ass applications :)
So, keep my email and put a reminder to speak on May 1st? or send me a note now, and I’ll put a reminder for both of us :) (I am on shimriw@ARINGO.com)
good luck!
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Hi, Apologies. I am struggling with the formatting of the message. Hence, deleting and posting with the correct formatting.
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Hello,

Enginner, Indian, Male with graduation from an NIT with 6.6 GPA, lot of extra curriculars.
Age: 27

Working in project management roles for 6 years.
Started as Jr. Project manager role to now working as PM, managing a team of 200(including sub contractor employees).
Organisation is B2B type, mid sized, German Mechanical MNC, in Industrial automation.
PMP certified.

Work exp. Include components such as. -High-level meetings and responsibility of P&L, and customer engagement.
-Teams and partners from around the globe adding global perspective.
-360 degree understanding and ability to optimize processes of mid sized organisation functioning.
Post MBA goal to work in a senior role in Operations or Program Management, General Management.
Looking to pursue MBA from top 50 BSchools in the world.
Expecting 700+ in GMAT. Was actually looking for FALL 2022 MBA, feel it’s already late now.

Kindly advice suitable strategy, interms of B Schools, Location, anything to be improved upon further on my profile.

Thankyou in advance.

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shambu hi,
To be honest, my advice is quite simple: GMAT GMAT GMAT GMAT
how can I advise on schools, locations and others without knowing your GMAT :)
Education seems great, career seems very interesting and it looks like you have fast-tracked and are already doing a very senior role!
Once you take the GMAT and tell me if you prefer EU or US, we can go through some schools and chances etc.
so
a. GMAT!
b. reach out on shimriw@ARINGO.com
c. we start working around May/June on some amazing R1 apps
d. you start studying in Sep-2023!

a plan? as always, I am on shimriw@ARINGO.com for when you complete your GMAT
GOOD LUCK!
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